The Canadian Film Centre’s (CFC) Annual Garden Party unfolded at its heritage campus on Windfields Estate. The event featured prominent members of Canada’s screen-based entertainment industry and Canadian acting talent. CFC’s founder and chair emeritus Norman Jewison and his wife, Lynne St. David-Jewison, were in attendance to welcome guests. cfccreates.com photos by David Lee
What’s your dolce vita? It could be celebrating the talent of another; it could be bringing home a glimmering new timepiece to help you navigate these warmer months. Whatever your definition, this collection of different dolce vitas is sure to make yours even sweeter. 1. Queen Elizabeth Rings in Her 90th with a Parade HRH …
At the fifth anniversary of the Prince’s Charities Canada, the Hon. Hilary Weston, chair of the board, hosted a celebration at Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street. Many supporters were in attendance, including the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, fashion designers Joe Mimran and Kimberley Newport-Mimran, and Melissa Grelo of CTV’s The Social. www.princescharities.ca …
President of Cineplex Media Salah Bachir hosted his second Salah Bachir Show at the Ritz-Carlton with the goal of raising another $500,000 for the Bachir Yerex Family Dialysis Centre at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. More than 350 guests experienced performances by Tony Award nominee Louise Pitre, R&B singer Billy Newton-Davis and more. www.stjoestoronto.ca Photos By …
Porsche Centre Oakville recently hosted a soiree in celebration of the newly launched Porsche 911, welcoming an array of Porsche-loving guests, including Porsche Centre Oakville’s brand ambassadors Jonathan Bernier, goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC forward. Catch our coverage of the launch of the new Porsche 911 at www.citylifeTV.ca www.porschecentreoakville.com …
The 7th annual Toronto Benefit Gala for the UWI took place at the Ritz-Carlton on April 2, celebrating dedicated individuals and raising funds. This year, the Hon. Dr. Vivienne Poy received the coveted G. Raymond Chang Award. www.uwitorontogala.com Photos Courtesy of the University of the West Indies
The Rolling Stones debuted its first international exhibition, Exhibitionism, at the Saatchi Gallery in London, England. Tommy Hilfiger, who designed a limited-edition denim collection to celebrate the opening night gala, joined members of the iconic rock band as they debuted over 500 rare and original artifacts. www.tommy.com Photos Courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger
Toronto’s Shangri-La Hotel was abuzz with prominent leaders like journalist Katie Couric and the Hon. Madame Jean Augustine, who joined honorary chair and gala keynote speaker Madame Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau at the International Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Conference and Gala on March 4-5, 2016. Net proceeds went to Plan International Canada’s Because I Am a Girl …
Governor General David Johnston on why it’s Canadian to welcome Syrian refugees, his commitment to fostering innovation and why la dolce vita means a life of service. Behind Governor General David Johnston’s soft-spoken, grandfatherly demeanour is a weighty message. His Excellency is an ardent supporter of Canada’s Syrian refugee response, motivated to bring together the …
The holidays sparkled a little brighter at the Madison Avenue boutique of Swiss luxury jeweller De Grisogono on Dec. 9, 2015. Founder and creative director Fawaz Gruosi hosted an elegant cocktail soiree where champagne-sipping VIPs fawned over his brand’s latest designs. www.degrisogono.com
